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Working in Canada Tool

The Working in Canada Tool can help you to decide where to live and work. Use the Tool to produce a report on job descriptions, wages, skill requirements, language training and job opportunities based on your occupation and a location. By researching different occupations and different locations, you can make settlement decisions that are right for you and your family.

What to Do If You Think You are a Victim of a Scam or Fraud

If you suspect that you may be a victim or target of a scam or fraud, you are not alone and you can help put an end to the scam or fraud by reporting it. As a first step, report the matter to police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also submit a tip to Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS).

Should you wish to obtain legal advice, please note that the Law Society of Upper Canada has services to help you find a legal professional. In addition to the police, there are a number of organizations that you can contact for help, including the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO).

TRIEC Request For Proposal - Value of Mentoring

TRIEC is issuing an Request For Proposal (RFP) ton the Canadian Work Experience Initiative Evaluation for Mentoring.

The objective of the project is to conduct a primary and secondary research study to determine the value mentoring provides in achieving Canadian professional work experience, for immigrant professionals.

You can see the details of the proposal here - http://sforce.co/2F9eEzg

If you or anyone in your network is interested in participating in the project, please email Debroy Chan at dchan@triec.ca. You can also reach out to him for questions or clarifications.

In the following months, TMP will have an excess of mentors with a background in Accounting and Finance. Newcomers with a background these fields, can register through one of the TMP Community Partners: http://www.mentoringpartnership.ca/join-us/find-a-mentor/

(scroll down to see the map, and click on the Community Partner closer to you for coordinates)

TRIEC

- Following up on Yves Danteu's presentation (PINs Leaders Roundtable, Feb. 2018), TRIEC is willing to allow PINs leaders like you to consult the Imagine Canada - Grants Database. This is a way to find potential funders for your organization's projects. This access will be possible via the TRIEC membership with Imagine Canada.

- Interested in accessing this grants database via TRIEC? Please reply to this message so I can coordinate the access from the TRIEC side.

- Would your organization like a membership with the Imagine Canada Grants Database, to access it anytime you need? Their website offers different types of memberships. If your organization has less than $100.000 revenue/ year, the membership is $100. This could also be an opportunity to collaborate with other PINs associations to split the cost of accessing this database all over the year: https://store.imaginecanada.ca/collections/frontpage/products/imagine-canada-membership

- Two hours will not probably be enough to understand this topic, so prepare your questions for the upcoming workshop organized by the PINs Program on the Legal Aspects of Running a Non-profit Association (coming up in April).

Toastmasters International

Toastmasters provides the tools that enable you to become an effective communicator and leader both in business or professional life, and your personal life. A Toastmasters club is a "learn by doing" workshop in which men and women hone their communication and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Why to join? Learn with the best, and the rest will be easy!

In this workbook, Mike Lipkin, President of Environics/Lipkin will walk you through The Ten Qualities of Highly Successful Internationally Experienced Professionals. Mike will also give you exercises to help you understand and apply these qualities. Then, you need to practise them until you become a highly successful IEP who inspires others to become the same.

The Simple Dollar

The Simple Dollar is a place where anyone can come to acquire financial information on finding the best products and services, saving money, making smart investments, and controlling personal finances. Think of the The Simple Dollar as a personal finance platform you can use to make better financial decisions and grow your bank account.

The Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

In Quebec, the OIQ carefully monitors compliance with rules of this trade and with the professional integrity of members, while also overseeing the development of the engineering profession. This kind of work is all the more critical, as the Order has more than 56,000 members, making it the second largest of the 45 professional orders charged by the Government of Quebec with the duty of protecting the public.

The Office of the Fairness Commissioner of Ontari

The Office of the Fairness Commissioner oversees licensing in 40 regulatory bodies for Ontario professions. The commissioner's mandate is to ensure that their registration practices are transparent, objective, impartial and fair.

The General Association of the Engineers in Romania

The Cultural Access Pass is a gift to each new Canadian citizen during their first year of citizenship

During the 1st year of their citizenship, each Canadian citizen is allowed complimentary/free admission to more than 600 of Canada's cultural treasures from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Most popular museums, parks, gardens in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are participating in this program.

This directory lists groups run by and for internationally-trained professionals. It has new and established groups from both regulated and non-regulated sectors. It covers many professions.

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

Professional Engineers Ontario licenses Ontario’s 70,000 professional engineers, grants temporary, limited and provisional licences to practise professional engineering, and authorizes businesses to provide engineering services to the public. It sets standards for and regulates engineering practice. Under the Professional Engineers Act, its statutory mandate is to serve and protect the public interest where engineering is concerned. Rigorously educated, experienced and committed to a Code of Ethics that puts the public first, licensed professional engineers can be identified by the P.Eng. after their names.

POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest

This group is intended for graduees of the POLITEHNICA University of Bucharest, engineers that are scattered all over the world and in all fields. The purpose of this group is to put them in contact and create further professional links.

Ontario Immigration - Online Tools

The Working in Canada tool can help you identify the name of your occupation in Canada and provide you with detailed labour market information for a chosen location in Canada. The search tool was developed in partnership with Human Resources and Social Development Canada.

LoonLounge

LoonLounge is a place to meet people and learn about life in Canada and the Canadian immigration experience. LoonLounge is a network of communities through which you can connect with people around the world, share experiences and advice, ask questions, make friends, find a job in Canada and create a settlement plan.

How to Adapt your Business to become Environmentally Friendly

Guide to CIC and the Canadian Citizenship Process

Citizenship and Immigration Canada, commonly known as the CIC, is the department of the Canada government responsible for citizenship and immigration. If you are interested in becoming a Canadian citizen, your application will be processed through the CIC. This article serves as a guide to the Canadian citizenship process. Read more.

Government of Ontario

One in three Canadians calls Ontario home. Diverse cultural backgrounds make up this vibrant province, a magnet for industry, the arts and innovation. From its varied landscape, to thousands of lakes, to fantastic tourism spots, Ontario is a study in contrasts with much to offer. This section provides links to detailed information about the people, places and events in Ontario.

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European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto - EUCOCIT

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto is the umbrella organization of 20 European Union bilateral Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations and 5 associate members from other European countries, amounting to a membership of 25 organizations.

Enterprise Toronto

Looking for assistance on a specific business topic? What to know if there's upcoming events relating to that topic? This section is your guide to receiving a wealth of resources from over 120 business categories. Check it out.

English Classes

Engineers Canada

Engineers Canada develops national guidelines on the qualifications, standards of practice and ethics expected of professional engineers. It also publishes the Engineers Canada Examination Syllabus and the Engineers Canada List of Foreign Engineering Educational Institutions and Professional Qualifications.

Electric cars

The guide " The Beginners Guide to Driving Electric Cars" and offers plenty of valuable information such as: A beginner-friendly introduction to electric cars (EVs) and why they're increasingly becoming popular, as well as a brief history of electric vehicle development (dating all the way back to the 1800s!)Differences between electric cars and hybrid electric/diesel models, as well as examples of brands and models of EVs in the market todayGovernment grants, tax advantages, and other public support enjoyed by electric car owners.Other useful information, advice, and resources to help you decide if an electric car is right for you

Consulting Engineers of Ontario

WHAT DO "CONSULTING ENGINEERS" DO?

"Engineering" is a profession, but "consulting engineering" is a business that makes engineering viable and profitable. Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) represents 200 member firms who work with private-sector and public-sector clients on roads, bridges, hospitals, electrical systems, mechanical systems and much of the world that you see around you. If you'd like more information about consulting engineering, visit www.engineeringlegacies.com.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Office

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a Special Operating Agency (SOA) associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre

Information from the Canadian/Ontario governments about starting, operating or closing a business, including sources of finance, taxes, regulations and licencing, exporting, importing, market research and E-business.

Ambasada Romaniei in Canada

The Embassy of Romania in Ottawa provides consular services only for residents of the Ottawa area. For those residing in other regions of Ontario or other provinces of Canada, please click here to find out where you should apply.